2007 Honda Civic vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 306 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Civic | Renown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
